SNC-Lavalin commits to advancing AI in Canada with participation in supercluster

February 21, 2018

By SNC-Lavalin

Feb. 20, 2018 - SNC-Lavalin is pleased to announce its commitment to support the development of the "AI-powered Supply Chain Supercluster", of which it is a participant, with expertise and knowledge transfer. This is one of five superclusters selected to receive additional funding from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's (ISED) Innovation Supercluster Initiative (ISI).

"Our ultimate goal is to contribute to Canadian world leadership in intelligent and sustainable supply chains, enabled by best-in-class applied AI R&D capabilities, said Neil Bruce, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin. We will work collaboratively on specific projects of common interest and strong value-add potential for participants in this industry-led innovation ecosystem. Our recent acquisitions of Atkins and Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) means we have enhanced capabilities in this area to bring to this collaboration for Canada."

SNC-Lavalin's participation and engagement in the supercluster will allow the organization access to partners in Artificial Intelligence, experience further digital integration of finance, design and the physical stages of asset's construction, gain efficiencies in project execution and develop long-term digital skills, benefitting both the organization and Canada.

The AI-Powered Supply Chain Supercluster has been incorporated as SCALE.AI (Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence.AI), an industry-led consortium that will shape a new global supply chain platform. It will bolster Canada's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), and accelerate industry adoption of enabling technologies through collaborative and incremental projects. https://aisupplychain.ca/